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thereby

UK //ˌðeəˈbaɪ//US //ˌðerˈbaɪ//

词源

源自中古英语 therby,由 there(那里)和 by(通过)组合而成,字面意思是'通过那种方式'。

adverb

❶ 表示通过某种方式或行为导致某种结果,相当于中文的'因此'或'从而',强调前因后果的关系。

“He saved money every month, thereby achieving his goal of buying a house.”

(他每月存钱,从而实现了买房的目标。)

“She improved her skills, thereby increasing her chances of promotion.”

(她提升了技能,因此增加了晋升的机会。)

同义词:thus, consequently, hence

常见短语

thereby + verb-ing — 用于连接动作与结果,表示通过前面的行为导致后面的结果。

“She studied hard, thereby passing the exam with flying colors.”

(她努力学习,从而以优异成绩通过了考试。)